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RRESTED FOR SLEW OF lice, he brought out a chrome/nickel A plated .380 fi rearm from his pants’ CHARGES pocket and began to wave it around while stating that no law enforcement BY JUAN LOPEZ offi cer would [email protected] take him alive. He also threat- A near full day of drinking leads to ened both assault and battery charges, weapons women that he offense and a larceny charge. would shoot It happened in Montura, on them as well. Romero Street. A call was made to Just be- the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce fore Perez and of a domestic disturbance complaint. Buchhoffer Deputy Perez and Investigator Buch- Angel Ulbina arrived, the hoffer responded to the call and ar- suspect ran rived in the area to speak with two back inside women. Both women reported that his home on Romero. Both offi cers the suspect, Angel Ulbina, 49, had searched through the suspect’s resi- been drinking for a better part of the dence but did not fi nd him. They did day and had begun to grope and touch fi nd his roommate who showed them them inappropriately. They repeated- ly told him to stop but he would not. PHOTO / JUAN LOPEZ When they threatened to call the po- SEE DRINKING • 12 Couponers Candace Sanchez and Jennifer Strickland browse through their binders of coupons. Could Couponing Come Juice Plant Deal to an End? Given the OK Deal squeezes Hato would not exceed $400,000. Any re- Nationwide abuse maining cost for the construction of “Extreme couponing is dangerous to Potrero into the building would then be paid for could harm local by the company. everyday people who are just wanting to Commerce Park savers Upon closing, ownership will be save a little bit of money ...” transferred to Mr. Perez’s company BY JUAN LOPEZ and it will begin making payments on BY JUAN LOPEZ - Candace Sanchez [email protected] the property. [email protected] The Clewiston Commerce Park is The terms of the deal were drafted $3,460 is the amount that local cou- idea that a little time spent collecting on TLC. The show highlights a family set to receive its fi rst ever tenant. by the City Manager Steve McKown poner Jennifer Strickland saved in six coupons can make for a great deal of or a couple that has binders and bind- The deal with Hato Potrero Farms and City Attorney Charles Schoech and Gustavo Perez, owner of Hato months. She donned a very satisfi ed money saved for her family. ers full of coupons and will use most to establish a juice processing facility smile as she related that fact, spread- Potrero Farms, and his attorney. But for as much effort as Ms. Strick- of them in a single trip to the super- has been given the go ahead by city ing out her fi le holder full of coupons The deal also includes a fi rst right land puts into being a smart shopper, market. Such trips could result in a commissioners as of their last board on the table in front of her. she is a far cry from the “extreme cou- of refusal clause for the lots adjacent store running out of certain items and meeting. Commissioners approved She is but one of several other ponner.” the measure at their November 17 to the juice plant. This is in the event having to pay the customer for shop- couponers in the area who relish the The extreme couponner is a per- meeting. that a further expansion of the juice son who spends so much time on col- ping at their store. The building for the juice plant, plant or other enterprise by Hato lecting and using coupons that manu- As a result, major coupon compa- to be operated by All Juice and Bev- Potrero is planned. facturers are carefully retooling their nies have sent out memos to all dis- erages LLC, will be constructed by City Manager Steve McKown was approach to using coupons. the city. The original language of the Extreme couponing is even fea- agreement stated that the city’s cost tured in a show with the same name SEE COUPONING • 10 for the construction of the building SEE JUICE • 11

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To reserve a table for selling crafts, contact they may receive during Christmas. Call Alice at in 2012. The fi rst is a Fish Fry to welcome back the Pageant Sign ups Eulaine Delgado at 765-271-3665 or eulainedelga- 863-983-5269 or stop by First United Methodist winter residents. This will be held Saturday, Jan. Pageant sign ups will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 [email protected]. Plan now for the third annual sale Church of Clewiston to get a name to adopt. Each 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. The second event is The Hal- at 6 p.m. at the Hendry County Fairgrounds. The on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. card has the name of a resident and possible gift lelujah Hoedown which will be held Jan. 27 to 29 sign ups are open to girls ages 10 to 19. Contes- suggestions. Wrapped gifts with the names at- at 7 p.m. During the Christmas Season the church tants are required to be Hendry County residents. tached should be returned to First United Meth- is planning a Christmas Banquet for Wednesday, The pageant will be held during the 2012 fair that Ministerial Association odist Church by Thursday, Dec. 15, for delivery to Dec. 21, at 6 p.m., followed by Christmas Carol will take place February 17 to 25. The following The Clewiston Ministerial Association meets the nursing home on the 16. Candlelight Service. On Christmas Eve, which will pageants will be taking place: Miss Hendry Coun- every fi rst Tuesday of each month at noon in the be on Saturday, the church will be having a brief ty, 16 to 19 years of age; Jr. Miss Hendry Coun- Education Room of Hendry Regional Medical FIU Scholarship for Christmas Eve Service, featuring a Christmas Mu- ty, 13 to 15 years of age, and Little Miss Hendry Center. All pastors and church representatives are sical and Nativity by the Choir. County, 10 to 12 years of age. welcome to attend. Their next meeting will be For more information, call Niki at 863-599- held on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Hispanic Students 9060 or Candace at 863-228-2970. FIU’s Agroecology Program will award more AA Meetings than $330,000 in scholarships to Hispanic stu- St. Martins Episcopal Church is holding AA Annual Christmas Luncheon dents by Dec. 15. FIU plans to give away 15 schol- meetings on Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Gospel Sing The Annual Christmas Luncheon for all se- arships worth as much as $24,000 each to fund They will be held at 207 North W.C. Owen Ave. The Swindles would like to invite everyone niors in our community will be Saturday, Dec. research, service-learning projects, professional in Clewiston. For more information, please call out to The Big Red Barn for a gospel sing on Fri- 10, at 12 p.m., at First United Methodist Church. networking activities and internships. 239-275-5111. day, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. The Celebration Singers will All seniors are invited to attend and enjoy food, The scholarships are designed to help stu- performing. The Big Red Barn is located at 7500 fellowship, and fun. Volunteers to help serve are dents prepare for careers in agriculture, food and W. Hwy. 27, Clewiston. A sign will mark the loca- welcome and needed. For more information or natural resource sciences. The funds are provided Worship Service at Port tion. They hope to see you there. to help, call Janet Taylor at 863-228-0612 or 863- by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hispanic 983-5269. Serving Institutions Education Grants Program. LaBelle Inn Hendry County Fair Applicants must be current or prospective Artie and Dora Carnes are no longer associ- Clewiston Animal Control FIU students, United States citizens and of His- ated with The Glades RV Resort. They continue panic origin. If you would like to know more, to direct “Christian Contender Ministries” and Flea Market Join the Clewiston Animal Control on Dec. 10 please visit: http://news.fi u.edu/2011/11/agro- they are beginning a Worship Service at The Port The Hendry County Fair Flea Market will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make a donation and ecology-program-to-award-more-than-330000-in- Labelle Inn each Sunday at 10 a.m. They have held Dec. 3, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fair- get your photo taken with your pet. scholarships/33317. To arrange an interview with moved to LaBelle and will be working in that grounds. A number of exhibitors will be on-hand. Donations can include: cash, blankets, pet the Agroecology Program manager or director, community to establish an Independent Chris- Events will include a swine show, and more, and beds (new or used), towels and food. They are please contact Evelyn S. Perez at 305-348-4493 or tian Church. Those who are interested in helping a cook shack will be serving breakfast for every- located at 410 W. Arroyo. esuperez@fi u.edu at the following information. one. Also, exhibit hall, Christmas goodies and with this effort should call Artie at 812-821-3037 treats, jewelry, clothes, household items, outside or Dora at 812-821-3038. They had been conduct- patio, toys, collectible Barbies, etc. Booths are Christmas Cantata and First Christian Celebrates ing a Worship Service at “The Glades” and the at- available for rent. Crafts for Kids tendance grew to over 100 during the heat of the For more information, contact Sherry at 863- 55th Anniversary tourist season. 228-2958. There will be a Clewiston Christmas Cantata First Christian Church will be celebrating its on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7 55th Anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 4. Mr. Miller p.m. It will be held in the John Boy Auditorium at served the church from 1988-1995 and since 2003 Flea Market The Glades Craft Show 1200 South W.C. Owen Ave. to the present. During his ministry the church has The VFW Post #4185 is having a continuous The second annual Christmas Craft and Gift The cantata will feature a 60-voice choir pre- had three building programs. Many winter resi- indoor-outdoor fl ea market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., show at The Glades RV Resort will be held on Sat- senting ‘The Majesty of Christmas’ by Tom Fettke, dents have worshiped with First Christian during every weekend. urday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The resort is accompanied by a live orchestration. Bring your the tourist season. The church sponsors two big For more information, please call 863-983- located just off Hwy 80 between Hwy 27 and La- kids for a time of crafts and the Christmas story events in January which they are planning again 9748 or 863-673-3130. Belle. Local crafters and artists will be selling glass during the cantata. Kids will meet in the Beards- garden sculptures, scentsy home fragrances, scroll ley Room while parents can listen to the cantata saw wood crafts, various kinds of handmade jew- in the auditorium. Everyone will join together for SCHOOL BRIEFS elry including handmade glass beads, purses, refreshments after the cantata is over. quilts made from jeans, rings made from buttons, Hendry County Tobacco-Free Drug Free Hendry Coalition will meet imme- greeting cards using local photos as well as quill- Nursing Home Love Tree diately after the meeting. For more information, ing craft, “dishy” yard art, Christmas decor includ- contact Mary Ruth Prouty at 863-674-4041 ext. The Clewiston Ministerial Association is work- Partnership ing lighted glass blocks and wreaths, aprons, pot 135. ing with First United Methodist Church and other You are invited to attend the Hendry County holders, potato bags, plastic bag holders, painted individuals in the community to help make Christ- Tobacco-Free Partnership meeting on Tuesday, bird houses, T-shirts, towels, earring charms, Rag- mas special for the residents of our local nursing Dec. 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Clewiston High Central Elementary gedy Ann and Andy and Humpty Dumpty dolls, home. Share in helping make a difference this School in room 211. Central Elementary School’s Annual Christ- home made noodles and much more. year by choosing a name from our community For more information, please contact Sherry Coffee and donuts for breakfast and Artie’s mas Play will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, Nursing Home Love Tree! For many of these resi- Elliott at 863-673-5152 or Valarie James at 863- and Thursday, Dec. 8, both shows start at 9 a.m. pulled pork sandwich lunch will be available for dents this may be the only or one of the few gifts 674-4041 ext. 128. purchase. 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The schedule of Two of the six Sandhill Crane races are found in fl ight. Its long dark legs can be seen trailing be- Juveniles are buff colored with little or no red STA5 trips through December 2012 and upcom- in Florida. One is the non-migratory Florida San- hind its body while fl ying. on crown. ing Hendry-Glades Audubon programs is avail- dhill Crane sub-species which breeds throughout Their long, dark pointed bills are used to dig or The Florida Sandhill Crane’s habitat includes able on the HGAS website at www.hendryglade- much of the prod the ground while foraging for grains, seeds, freshwater ponds, marshes, prairies, pastures, saudubon.org peninsula and insects and vertebrates. Adults have a red fore- lawns and golf courses. They are currently being Please send high resolution photos for up- is listed as a head, white cheeks and large wingspan. reported along S.R. 29 north of LaBelle, Keri Road coming news articles on songbirds and ducks. “threatened” These popular birds are known for jumping (832) and Devils Garden Road (833). Photographer’s submissions will be credited. because of loss up and down, with wings open and their bill Join Hendry-Glades Audubon volunteers for New and current Hendry-Glades Audubon of habitat. pointing upward during courtship dances. Their birding trips. You and your guests are invited par- Society “Facebook Friends” will be entered in a The second deep rolling trumpet or rattling calls can be heard ticipate in upcoming birding trips or the Christ- monthly drawing for a “Sibley Field Guide to Birds species is the from a long distance. mas Bird Count on Dec. 31 at STA5 (Stormwater of Eastern North America” during November and Greater San- Sandhill Cranes have a long lifespan, living up Treatment Area 5). December 2011. dhill Crane, to 20 years, and do not breed until they are two to A complete list of Florida CBC’s is on the Flor- “Like,” post a birding photo, or comment on which migrates seven years old. Florida Sandhill Cranes nest from ida Ornithological Society website at www.fos- “The Hendry-Glades Audubon Society Facebook” in large fl ocks late December to June. birds.org/ For information please e-mail Margaret page to enter the next drawing. to Florida in Both parents help build a large nest of sticks, reeds, grasses and mosses, which is generally lo- Margaret England the winter. The migratory spe- cated near the water. Incubation duties of the two cies returns to buff olive eggs are shared by the parents for 28 their Canadian breeding grounds in February or to 32 days. March (according to the Breeding Bird Atlas). The chicks will leave the nest a few days after hatching, but stay nearby for 10 to 14 days. The

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Weather forecast for Hendry, Glades, and Western Palm Beach counties collected from the National Weather Service. LAKE LEVEL Thursday: Friday Night: Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high Partly cloudy, with a low Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind between around 63. Northeast wind near 78. 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as around 15 mph, with gusts as 13.83 feet high as 20 mph. high as 21 mph. above sea level

Thursday Night: Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low Mostly cloudy, with a low near 77. East wind around 14 around 58. North wind around around 68. 15 mph, with gusts as high as mph, with gusts as high as 20 21 mph. mph.

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Call To Advertise Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat & The Sun 1-863-983-9148 26 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee DecemberMay 27, 1, 20112010 OBITUARIES More XFINITY Services Expand District-Wide Obituaries should be submitted by sending e-mail to [email protected]. Customers may also request photos and links to online in the Lakes Communities Conditions guest books. A link to the obituaries is many benefi ts available to Triple Play custom- available at www.newszap.com. New, expanded channel ers. Added to that is a signifi cant expansion of line-up, including more HD TV channels, which means more than 50 new for Nov. 29 channels, including in excess of 30 new HD of- ferings. ” offerings, and lower cost The 16-county region remains under a wa- The addition of XFINITY Voice now brings a ter shortage warning. The drier-than-normal Mary Edith Timms, 66 XFINTY phone increases choice of Local with More service, which allows forecast for the next several months of the dry CLEWISTON — Mary Edith Timms, age 66, of callers unlimited local calling and an inexpen- offerings season indicates there could be a return to Clewiston, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, sive long distance rate, or XFINITY Voice Unlim- water shortage conditions in the spring. The in Lehigh Acres. ited, which provides unlimited local and long- XFINITY services are evolving in Comcast’s District continues to store as much as water as Mary was born June 2, 1945, in Bartow distance calling in the US, Canada and Puerto Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Clewiston, and possible while providing fl ood control when County, Ga. She is the daughter of the late Dan- Rico. Both plans include 12 calling features in- Okeechobee systems. More than 50 new chan- needed. South Florida is now under the Dis- iel A. and Louise M. (Mulkey) Haney. cluding Call Waiting, 3-Way Calling and more to nels, including more than 30 new HD channels, trict’s Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Rule She was the Fire Chief of the Pioneer Volun- all Lakes communities’ customers. Even with a that limits residential and business landscape teer Fire Department for many years. are available to all XFINITY customers in com- change to Local with More or Unlimited, cus- irrigation to two or three days per week based munities surrounding Lakes Okeechobee. This tomers can keep their current phone numbers. She is survived by her husband, Henry Ray- on location. Some city and county govern- latest expansion of XFINITY services comes less With XFINITY Triple Play now available, mond Timms; two daughters, Connie Godwin ments have adopted local ordinances that dif- than fi ve months after Comcast included a more customers in communities surrounding Lake (Henry) and Mary Jennifer Timms; one son, fer from the District rule and may further limit robust XFINITY On Demand platform to custom- Okeechobee also have access to new conver- Henry Daniel Timms (Shila); her mother, Louise landscape irrigation. To determine watering ers in these areas, offering more than 25,000 al- gence options, so XFINITY phone customers M. (Mulkey) Haney; sister, Carole Tanner; fi ve days and times in your area, contact your local ways accessible movies and television programs can retrieve their voice mail messages through grandchildren and one great-grandchild. government or visit www.sfwmd.gov/2days. from a library that is available to anyone who their comcast.net Communications Center site. The funeral service was 11 a.m., Saturday, Customers of the West Palm Beach and receives digital cable service. For more information on the new channel Nov. 19, at Carmel Baptist Church, 2001 Bas- Lake Worth utilities remain under local orders “This latest expansion of XFINITY services lineup for the communities surrounding Lake comb Carmel Road, Woodstock, Ga., with Pas- that limit landscape irrigation to one day per in this part of our Region is part of an ongoing Okeechobee, visit Comcast.com/channellineup tor Arthur Lee Croft offi ciating. Interment will be week. effort to offer the same high level of service we “In the last fi ve month, Comcast has signifi - in Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Wood- After months of cutbacks as directed by offer every one of our customers, regardless of cantly improved its XFINITY services in the Lake the District’s water shortage orders, permitted stock, Ga. location,” said Comcast’s Regional Senior Vice Okeechobee area. These changes are a sign of water users such as nurseries, agriculture, golf President for the Florida East Coast Region, File- things to come, as Comcast continues to offer courses and utilities are required to continue mon Lopez. “This evolution of service is a game the latest services our industry has to offer,” said following the water use conditions in their per- changer. Now our customers surrounding Lake Lopez. “Now, those who live around the Lake mits. John E. (Bud) Whidden Jr., 82 Okeechobee will have access to XFINITY phone have a technical platform allowing them to have Copies of water use permits can be found CLEWISTON — John E. (Bud) Whidden Jr., service allowing them to take advantage of the access of all these new products.” 82, passed away Nov. 25, 2011, at Hope Hospice in the Application/Permit records search on- in Sebring. line at www.sfwmd.gov/ePermitting. Bud was born in Okeechobee, on Feb 7, 1929. He served in the army in the Korean War. He re- turned from the war to graduate from the Uni- versity of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry in 1955. Bud was the ranch In Loving Memory of foreman at Stitt Ranch in Clewiston for over 40 years. He was a member of the First United Mason Lee Cole Methodist Church, the VFW, the Clewiston Elks Lodge, and a charter member of the Hendry County Cattleman’s Association. Bud enjoyed his family and friends, and celebrated life by be- ing around those he loved. He was an outdoors- man, a third generation Florida cowboy, and raised his children to appreciate and enjoy loved ones, as well as the rewards of hard work. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Whidden; son, Joe Kelley Whidden; parents, PHOTO / MARGARET ENGLAND John E. and Willie Whidden of Okeechobee; three sisters, Betty Jane Davis (Johnny), Joann Whidden, and Pauline Thomas (Alva), all of New Florida Trails Chapter to Meet Okeechobee. Join the Fisheating Creek Florida Trails Association Sub-Chapter for their monthly pro- He is survived by his sister, Marion Payne of gram followed by a hike on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. Meet at the Screen Room at the Williston; son, John E. (Trip) Whidden, III Fisheating Creek Outpost Campground in Palmdale. The program topics will be “Build- (Brenda) of Clewiston; and daughter, Mary Ann ing a Stile” and “Blazes” ( the standard trail marking system used by hikers). Bring water Andrews (Russell) of Lake Placid. He also leaves and wear closed-toed walking shoes for the leisurely hike on the Lost Lake Trail. Families, behind four granddaughters, Vanessa Whidden youth and adults are welcome. The day use fee will be wavered for participants who help Always in our thoughts, of Sylva, N.C., Krystal Whidden of Clewiston, pick up liter during the hike. For information contact Betty Loomis at 863-946-3560 or Katharine (Katie) Whidden of Clewiston, Jenni- Margaret England at 863-674-0695. Becoming one of the founding members of this new Forever in our hearts, fer Andrews Armstrong (Tommy) of Pensacola; Florida Trails Association Chapter being organized by Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee great-granddaughters, Cassidy and Cheyenne of County residents and visitors. We miss your love, Pensacola; and several nieces and nephews of Your laughter Okeechobee and Williston. There will be a service to celebrate Bud’s life and your great smile. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Unit- ed Methodist Church of Clewiston. Friends of the family are invited. In lieu of fl owers, the family asks that dona- Loving you always, tions be made to the Richard Pape Memorial Fund or Hope Hospice of Sebring. Family and Friends December2 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20107

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Royal’s E-Z Financing Available 28 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee DecemberMay 27, 1, 20112010 RELIGION COLUMNS Advent: Getting Ready But tellect of the world’s greatest thinkers. It is evident (6) A Manger is a: A. Stable for domestic herd to look for? A. “This way to baby Jesus” B. to all who have eyes to see. animals. B. Wooden hay storage bin. C. Feeding A star over Bethlehem. C. A baby that doesn’t cry. With Hope Jesus was born in a manger. His relatives were Trough. D. Barn. D. A house with a Christmas tree. E. A baby in a poor and inconspicuous. His life was spent in ab- (7) Which animals does the Bible say were BY REV. SAM S. THOMAS, PH. D.+ stable. F. None of the above. Saint Martin’s Church ject poverty, yet his disciples have wealth beyond present at Jesus’ birth? A. Cows, sheep, goats. B. human conception in a land where moth and rust Cows, donkeys, sheep. C. Lowing cattle. D. Misc. ANSWERS TO BIBLE IQ TEST: (1) False. Not I sensed the disappointment when the gov- do not corrupt and thieves do not break through barnyard animals. E. Lions, tigers, and bears. F. until the fourth century did it settle on the 25th. ernmental “Super-Committee” could not come and steal. None of the above. (2) A. See Luke 2:3,4. (3) G. The Bible doesn’t say. up with a means of reducing our national defi cit Though He had no formal education, He alone (8) Who saw the “Star in the East”? A. Shep- and the likely results. People are worried about (4) E. No word about the innkeeper. See Luke 2:7. has challenged the scholars of every generation. herds. B. Mary and Joseph. C. Three Kings. D. the impact it will have on their incomes, lifestyles, The world stands amazed at His understanding (5) E. No word about it. See Luke 2:7. (6) C. (7) Both A and C. E. None of the above. their plans for the future. and His answers. Though His public ministry F. The Bible doesn’t specify. (8) E. The wise men (9) How many angels spoke to the shepherds? The prospects do not look good. We wait lasted only three short years, His infl uence has did. They were not kings. See Matthew 2:2. (9) for what will happen, wishing that the impact of A. One. B. Three. C. Seven. D. A Multitude. E. fl ooded every succeeding century and His words A. See Luke 2:9. (10) F. a baby wrapped in cloths what is going on will not be too drastic and suffer- are translated into more languages and dialects None of the above. ing will be at least bearable. Given the enormity of than those of any other. (10) What sign did the angels tell the shep- and lying in a manger. See Luke 2:12. the task, and what is going on all over the world, it Though He did not preach over 100 miles from seems that what we once knew will be changed – His carpenter’s shop in Nazareth, His words now and not for the better. echo on every continent in the world. He healed As I refl ected on everyone waiting to see what the multitudes without medicine, and yet has will happen, I thought about another time of wait- spawned the concept of hospitals and inspired ing; also something people are waiting for these doctors and surgeons to sacrifi ce and humanitar- days. As Christmas approaches, we get ready and ian service. wait for the “big day.” This season in Church cal- His infl uence has dried the tears of orphans, endars is called “Advent” – or more literally “what brought sympathetic care to the affl icted, and is before the coming.” comfort and hope to those beset by the withering It is a time of preparation for Christmas; the hand of time. After the passing of 20 long centu- stores are telling us, decorations are appearing ries, we say with assurance that no man or group around the community, people are shopping and of men has so changed the course of human his- soon it will be Christmas. The difference between tory as the lonely carpenter of Nazareth. waiting to see what will happen in the world’s The date lines of the world bend around the economies and the waiting for the coming of manger of His birth. Though He wrote no book, Christmas is quite different. One is about not He reigns as the supreme subject in all the world knowing what will come, the other is knowing of literature. Though He composed no music, He what will happen and what it will bring. has put more melody in the human heart and The world waited for the coming of the Messi- inspired more songs than any man in history. ah long before Jesus was born and then He came. Though He marshalled no army, He numbers Waiting was not hopeless. People knew that the more volunteers, more prisoners, and more mar- Lord would come and with Him the gifts of salva- tyrs than any empire the world has ever known. tion and eternal life. Fishermen dropped their nets to follow in His Our waiting today for what will come in the steps. The dead responded to His call. Even the future as a result of our economic situation does winds and the waves obeyed His voice. His death not offer that same hope. With this wait comes at Calvary caused the earth to shudder and the uncertainty and fear; that’s something else. As I sun to hide its face in amazement. thought about this contrast, I had to ask “Which Thinking men everywhere concur ... “God was ‘waiting’ will fi nally give the hope that is to be ful- manifest in the fl esh.” His name is Immanuel! fi lled?” Have we had other diffi cult times and God has provided for His people? Have we also been Testing Our Christmas IQ on the brink of disasters in the past, and over- BY PASTOR JOHN HICKS came the diffi culties to go on and have a newer First United Methodist Church and better life? Is the story of Thanksgiving, just The countdown to Christmas has begun! passed, about people who left comfort and secu- We’ve heard the stories, we’ve sung the carols, 450 South Main St. ,LaBelle, FL 33935 rity of home, took a dangerous ocean voyage, set but how much of the scriptural Christmas story (863)-675-2356 up home in a yet-untamed land, and then gave do we really know? Every year I like to share with thanks because they had come to the end of a those around me a fun test to help remind us of wait and were now ready to build? how much we really know, and how much of This season of getting ready for Christmas is our knowledge is legend! Here is a sample of this about an Advent – preparing for the coming of year’s Christmas IQ test! the Lord, knowing that He has come and will (1) As long as Christmas has been celebrated, come again. On that certainty rests the hope of all it has been on Dec. 25. (T or F) who wait. Those who wait with faith do not hope (2) Joseph was from: A. Bethlehem B. Jeru- in vain( cf. Romans 8:18ff). This time of waiting salem C. Nazareth D. Egypt E. Chicago F. None where our Church calendars coincide with wait- of the above ing by the worldly calendars give us a choice: do (3) How did Joseph and Mary travel to Beth- we wait in hope or with apprehension. lehem? A. Joseph walked, Mary rode a donkey B. The Lord’s coming is a certainty; that’s where Mary walked, Joseph rode a donkey C. They both I will wait -- in hope. walked. D. They both rode. E. Our church van. F. They fl ew. G. Who Knows? God With Us! (4) What did the innkeeper tell Mary and Jo- seph? A. “Come back after the Christmas rush BY JACKIE MILLER, EVANGELIST and I should have some vacancies.” B. “I have a First Christian Church stable you can use.” C. “There is no room at the The wonderful Christmas Season is fi nally inn.” D. Both B and C. E. None of the above. here! (5) Jesus was delivered in a: A. Stable. B. Man- The concept of the incarnation staggers the in- ger. C. Cave. D. Barn. E. Unknown. December2 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 20109 Clewiston Middle School’s Beta Club Collects Cans BY GIGI MEZZIO help them stock their food pantry. Clewiston Middle School Mrs. Pacheco said that the Betas made a con- The Clewiston Middle School Beta Club, spon- test of the collection at their school with Mrs. Pat- sored by school receptionist Jennifer Pacheco, rick’s homeroom class collecting the most. They collected 1,308 food items during a two-week eagerly collected 267 food items! canned food drive. For these altruistic students, the Beta motto, In keeping with the National Beta Club mis- “Let Us Lead By Serving Others,” has become a sion, “To promote the ideals of academic achieve- way of life. This was the vision of the club founder, ment, character, service and leadership among Dr. John W. Harris back in 1934. Beta is the sec- elementary and secondary school students,” the ond letter of the Greek alphabet. “B” represents CMS group of students perform numerous com- “bios” (the Greek word for life). Dr. Harris wanted munity services throughout each school year. members to learn not just how to make a living, Realizing that many Clewiston families would but how to actually make a life for themselves.” not have a Thanksgiving feast laid out on their Our Clewiston students are committed to seek tables, Vice-President Joel McCray approached opportunities to develop leadership skills and be the First United Methodist Church with an offer to of service to others.

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N O T I C E The Glades County School Board Held A Reorganizational Meeting On November 22, 2011 and established the following meeting schedule.

A Regular Meeting will be held on December 8, 2011 At 9:00a.m. Beginning In January, 2012 The Regular Meeting Schedule Will Resume With Regular Meetings Being Held On The Second Thursday At 6:00p.m. And The Fourth Thursday At

Appointments in Clewiston, Lake Placid, Sebring and Okeechobee 9:00a.m. In The Glades County School Board W.Roy Wilkes, C.P.A. Meeting Room Attorney and Counselor at Law 400 10th Street, SW (888)645-1319 Moore Haven, Florida 33471 The hiring of a Lawyer is an important decision that should not be PUBLISH:12/1/2011 based soley upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. 210 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee DecemberMay 27, 1, 20112010 Wonder”FULL” Week of Christmas BY JILLIAN PALADIN SPARKS Chamber of Commerce or by e-mail to clewis- Clewiston Chamber of Commerce [email protected]. The Commu- Wonder”FULL”, we had to use two L’s be- nity Christmas Cookie event is a glorifi ed cookie cause it’s twice as nice! Wonder”FULL” Week of bake sale. We want local businesses and families Christmas is coming! to bake a minimum of four dozen cookies that Just like our represent you, your culture or your industry. most recent success You will be re- with the Clewiston sponsible for your Business Bash, the own set up with Wonder”FULL” Week table and chairs and of Christmas will sur- we encourage all prise the community the creativity in the with what is has to world. offer. Do your logo or At the Chamber an old family recipe. we have been in high We look forward pursuit of rallying the to what this will community to our new bring as most of the campaign, “Together proceeds from this We’ll Grow.” event will go to a lo- We know the Wonder”FULL” Week will ac- cal family that will be announced in the up and complish that with the amount of activities rang- coming days. ing from community breakfasts, Christmas can- People will be able to purchase a dozen tatas, Reading with Santa at the Library and Art cookies for $3, then stroll through all the cookie Show, live Nativity, Christmas-inspired church representatives at Civic Park. services, Lights of Love, Wonder”FULL” Light- We’ll have a ballot in which you can vote for ing Contest, Wonder”FULL” Christmas Cookie your favorite cookie. All winners from both the Event and Contest; and this will all lead up to the lighting and cookie contests will be announced Winter Wonderland brought to you by Active at the Winter Wonderland. Citizens For Children and the city of Clewiston. Stay tuned to the Chamber through our This year’s creative contests are really target- monthly column here within the Clewiston ing anyone in our community to come on out News, newsletters, weekly e-bulletins, and be involved. The Lighting Contest will be by Facebook page, electronic messaging sign photo submittal only and open to both residen- and our always festive morning talk show of- fered twice a week on 91.5 The Call, Tuesdays SUBMITTED PHOTOS tial and commercial entities. Now all of our neighbors that don’t think and Thursdays at 8 a.m. anyone will ever see their lighting display can We’ll be sure to keep you aware of what the Central Elementary food drive put it out there for all to see. movers and shakers are up to around our town. Safety Patrol and Pre-K sort out packaged items for a food drive. Right: Kyle Knnack, Jon Submit your photo by Dec. 12 through ei- Have a wonderful holiday season and a Merry Basquin, and Tariana Dilawayo helping get things moving for the food drive. ther the Chamber Facebook page at Clewiston Christmas!

ing to buy generic items, never having to pay full OUPONING price on the items that you need, and using what C you’ve saved on something else. Continued • 1 One of the more disturbing things that char- acterize extreme couponners is loading up on more items than the person really needs. On the television program, one couponer had so many tributors of their coupon booklets. The memo pairs of jeans that the couple gave away jeans outlines a strict policy that requires distributors, to charities and still had enough left over to the such as this newspaper, to hold all issues for at point that they will never run out of jeans again. least two months to allow coupons to expire, or Ever. shred the entire coupon inserts if they plan to “What we buy, we buy to use and that’s it,” dump their issues before the two months. The said Denson. shredding is meant to discourage “dumpster div- Most of their coupons come from newspa- ing.” per inserts and they do travel out to coasts to For three local couponers Candace Sanchez, shop. Their favorite spot is a Publix in West Palm Debbie Denson and Jennifer Strickland, such a Beach where they are know by most of the staff memo does confi rm some of their fears con- and the manager. cerning the abuse of coupons. “We don’t want people to misunderstand, “Extreme couponing is dangerous to every- we love and support local businesses but some- day people who are just wanting to save a little times you do have to go out of town to shop,” bit of money on their purchases,” said Sanchez. said Sanchez. “It was only a matter of time.” Echoing that thought, Strickland comment- They consider couponing to be as fun as ed, “Especially when it comes to fruits and veg- a hobby and have so far saved a considerable etables. The selection here isn’t very good.” amount doing so. On average, they save about Whether that is true or not, the couponing $300 a week altogether when they shop and three encourage everyone to start couponing. have have saved a total of $5,583 since they have The easiest way to start is by local and area been couponing as a group. newspapers for coupon inserts. Once you have “At fi rst, couponing can be daunting because that done, start going online for deals. They you don’t know where to start, so you spend a recommend a web site called thegrocerygame. FIND US ON FACEBOOK! few hours each week looking,” said Strickland. com. This site will show a user every daily deal “Eventually, like us, you bring that time down that any store within a searchable area has. to an hour each week because now you know “Couponing will become a hobby that saves Search ‘Clewiston News’ where to look and what you are looking for.” you money,” said Strickland. “What other hobby Advantages to couponing include never hav- can do that?” December2 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201011

SUBMITTED PHOTO Clewiston Girl Wrestler Captures Gold Arelys Valles captured the Gold Medal at the 106 pound weight class at the Golden Gate Invitational in Naples Saturday, Nov. 19. The junior wrestler coached by Robert Flynn and Renaldy Tapia entered the season debut tournament as a little known wrestler and left a champion. She won her fi rst two matches by way of pin and defeated second seed Ben Summers of Gateway Charter in the fi nals by the score of 14-9. After being down as many as 5 points, Arelys tied the match and scored a reverse and placed her opponent on his back to seal the victory as time expired. Other wrestlers who won matches on Saturday were Cristian Montes, Thomas Carniglia and Nathan Adams. The Clewiston wrestling team will be in action again on Dec. 3 at the Park Vista High School Invitational.

ENGAGEMENT JESSICA JOHNSON & JOHN DAVIS ichael and Nancy Johnson of Belle Glade, Florida an- Mnounce the engagement of their daughter Jessica N. Johnson SUBMITTED PHOTO to John M. Davis, the son of Lee The Clewiston Commerce Park is comprised of a number of lots at the intersection of Aztec and Nancy Davis of Clewiston, and Olympia. Florida. Grandparents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips, future expansion once everything with the juice of Belle Glade and the late Mr. JUICE plant is up and running. and Mrs. Brian Johnson formerly Continued • 1 The current processing facility here makes yogurt but can also be refi tted to make juice. The of Deland, Florida. Grandparents problem lies in the fact that it takes too long to of the groom are Ms. Monevah refi t the equipment, which can cut into profi ts. The need also comes as Potrero signed a deal B. Lee and the late Major Lee ecstatic. with the Miami-Dade School System to not only “I’m extremely excited that everything has and the late Mr. and Mrs. James produce the yogurt in their schools but also their pursue a degree in Finance and come together,” said McKown. “Not only is this juice products as a soft drink alternative. A. Davis Sr. both of Clewiston, a business that will establish itself in the Com- The juice plant will produce six to seven Florida. The bride to be graduat- Business Administration. Jessica merce Park but will also bring jobs to the area.” fl avors of juice when the plant comes online. ed from Glades Day School and is currently working as an exec- With the juice plant construction, the man- Some local residents have already sampled ager said, the city will meet several requirements some of the juice and were very impressed with Palm Beach State College. Jessica utive administrative assistant to of an earlier grant that helped pay for the infra- the fl avor. continues to work towards her the president of the Palm Beach structure at the site. The juice plant will create Marlen Perez, of Hato Potrero Farms, said that a minimum of 13 jobs initially, with more to be Mr. Perez is excited the deal has gone through accounting degree from Florida Kennel Club located in West added in the future. A start date for construction and that the commissioners have signed off the Atlantic University. The groom Palm Beach, Florida. John Mark is anywhere from two to three months away deal. as building plans have to be fi nalized and bids “He found out on Monday morning that the to be graduated from Clewiston has been pursuing a career in received for a construction company. After that, city commissioners will be signing the agree- High School and attended the banking for the past seven years. construction is projected to be completed with- ment,” she said. “He is extremely happy and in six to eight months. There is also more talk of can’t wait for what happens next.” University of Central Florida to 212 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee DecemberMay 27, 1, 20112010 Sheriff’s Offi ce Annual Toy Drive Drunk Driver Arrested The Hendry Sheriff’s Offi ce Annual Toy Drive and either mailed to Hendry County Sheriff’s Of- is under way. These toys will be distributed to fi ce, Atten: Finance Department, P.O. Box 579, children in Hendry County. LaBelle, Florida or donations can be made at The Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce Toy Drive the Sheriff’s Offi ce between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 in Hit and Run is accepting contributions of new unwrapped p.m., Monday through Friday. All donations are toys at designated businesses throughout Hen- treatment by Clewiston EMS. tax exempt. Victim was an 84-year-old The two men who returned in the damaged dry County. “With the current economy, more If you have a business and would be inter- truck were Albaro Bonilla, 37 and his brother-in- children are expected to be in need of toys this driver ested in participating in this year’s Toy Drive, law Ernesto Vanegas, 45. Bonilla told Baker that holiday season,” said Hendry County Sheriff the only people in the vehicle at the time of the Steve Whidden. Just watch for drop boxes that and are in need of a Sheriff’s Offi ce box to be BY JUAN LOPEZ accident were him and Vanegas. He also stated have been provided to area businesses. Toys dropped off at your location, please contact Lt. [email protected] Susan Harrelle at 863-674-5600. that the person driving at the time of accident may also be dropped off at either the Sheriff’s Trying to pass the blame onto the victim, a was Vanegas and that they came back to give Sheriff Whidden would like to thank all of Offi ce in LaBelle or Clewiston. drunk driver is arrested after he returns to the information on their vehicle. Baker could smell Monetary donations will also be accepted, you on behalf of the children, for your generos- scene of the accident. of alcohol coming off Bonilla during the entire made out to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Offi ce ity during these economic times. The accident happened near San Gabriel and conversation. East EL Paso at 9:50 a.m. last Sunday. Clewis- Baker then spoke to Vanegas with Bozzi ton Police Department translating. Vanegas stated that Bonilla and three offi cers Bozzi and Baker other men came to his house and woke him up. Duda and U.S. Sugar headed out to the scene. He was then asked to drive the truck back to the Witnesses saw the sus- accident and he did drive it back with Bonilla. pected vehicle speed He did say that the truck was Bonilla’s work away towards Aztec with truck that is registered with Aquagenix. When Corporation Enter Major front end damage. As Bonilla was presented with this evidence, Bonil- both offi cers searched la changed his story, saying that he didn’t know the area, Bozzi informed who was driving and that he asked Vanegas to Baker that the same drive back because he had a good license and Acquisition and Agreement Albaro Bonilla truck was heading back had not been drinking. towards the scene with Due to the confl icting stories and the evi- two Hispanic males in- BY JUDY SANCHEZ employees currently working in DUDA’s Belle dence of alcohol, Bonilla was placed under ar- U.S. Sugar side. Baker spoke with the witness who called rest. Another of the three men with Bonilla was Glade sugarcane operation into our employee 911 and she stated that she saw a white Chevy group,” said Buker. located. He stated to the offi cers that he was the In an agreement signed last month, U.S. Sug- pick up run the stop sign and run into an older one who got out to check on the driver and the The Duda family has a long and rich history ar Corp. and A. Duda and Sons, Inc. formalized model Ford truck that was being driven by John- Summers was the one who ran the stop sign plans for a strategic business alliance structured farming here in the Glades and throughout the ny Summers, 53, of Clewiston. She continued to and not Bonilla. around the core strengths of each company. United States,” Buker said. state that she saw the driver of the white Chevy His statements directly contradicted those of U.S. Sugar, one of the nation’s largest fully “We look forward to working and farming get out and pour out a beer on the road and get the witnesses at the scene. Bonilla was arrested back in the truck and leave. A total of three His- integrated producers of sugar cane and refi ned with the DUDA organization.” David Duda, Pres- with one count of third degree felony hit and run cane sugar, will acquire DUDA’s sugar cane pro- panic males were in the truck at the time. ident and CEO of DUDA, said, “This transaction and a second degree misdemeanor of making a duction business in Palm Beach County, which Summers was taken to Hendry Regional for false report to police. will include DUDA’s ownership interest in the allows DUDA to grow its east coast vegetable Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida. operations and take advantage of opportunities Under the agreement, family-owned DUDA, in other areas of our business, including the ex- a diversifi ed land company with agricultural pansion of our diversifi ed agricultural operations ARREST REPORT and real estate operations across the country, and real estate holdings across the country.” will have access to land owned by U.S. Sugar DUDA will continue sugar cane production Kevin Darrell Williams, 19 to develop and expand its east coast vegetable in Glades County, Florida, as well as in south operations in Belle Glade, Florida, which will This column lists arrests, not con- Texas. The terms of the agreement, which will include expansion of the company’s organic victions, unless otherwise stated. Any- •Aggravated assault w/ celery crop. proceed to due diligence, were not disclosed. one who is listed here and who is lat- deadly weapon w/o intent “The acquisition of DUDA’s Palm Beach The two companies have enjoyed a 40-year er found not guilty, or has the charges to kill County sugar cane production is in keeping with history of cooperative business activities, includ- against them dropped, is welcome to •Stalk, follow, cyberstalk our long term strategy to be the most productive ing sugar cane harvest and milling agreements, another inform the newspaper. We will con- and effi cient sugar business,” said U.S. Sugar joint land use and lease agreements and making •Arrested Nov. 19 by Ofc. fi rm the information and print it. President and CEO Robert H. Buker, Jr. cooperative fi xed land improvements. JJ. Brown “We believe this acquisition is a good, long- “U.S. Sugar is a quality grower and producer term investment for our company and for our and is a strong business partner,” said Duda. shareholders.” “U.S. Sugar intends to fulfi ll all the cane obli- “This is a win-win deal for both companies, al- Kardaro Calvin Johnson, 23 Tony Lee Balkcom, 44 gations to area mills and all the other obligations lowing each of us to grow, prosper and concen- of DUDA’s Belle Glade sugar cane operations trate on our competitive strengths over the long •Burglary of an unoccu- just as DUDA did, and we plan to bring all the term.” pied dwelling unarmed •Grand theft of motor ve- •Grand theft hicle •Possession/use of drug •Arrested Nov. 21 by J. equipment Perez weapon was reported as being stolen from Lee •Arrested Nov. 15 by Ofc. DRINKING County, North Carolina. L. Beckford The handgun was the same weapon that the Continued • 1 suspect had threatened the two female victims with. The suspect was not found in the immedi- ate area after offi cers conducted a search. A few Moises J. Rivera, 46 Anthony Michael Varnell, 25 hours later, Deputy McVey located and arrested where the suspect’s room was. The roommate the suspect. also told the offi cers that even though the sus- The suspect is facing two misdemeanor •Aggravated assault w/ pect called himself “Angel Ulbina,” he did not counts of improper exhibition of a fi rearm and •Driving w/ suspended deadly weapon w/o intent believe that it was his real name. use of fi rearm under the infl uence, a third degree licence, third or subsequent to kill The offi cers searched the suspect’s room and felony charge of larceny/grand theft of a fi rearm, offense •Criminal mischief under located the handgun, a Bryco chrome/nickel and one misdemeanor count of resisting an of- •Arrested Nov. 14 by Sgt. $200 plated .380 automatic. When the serial number fi cer. The aggravated assault and battery charges L. Richardson •Arrested Nov. 10 by Ofc. of the gun was run through a records check, the were fi led on a separate report. JJ. Brown December2 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201013 Get Your Kids Thinking About College BY STATEPOINT you can engage your teen in exploring careers with “If You Could Be Anything, What Would You College no longer is just a rich learning ground, Be? A Teen’s Guide to Mapping Out the Future” by but a prerequisite to many of today’s jobs. Jeanne Webster. One way to ensure that dreams With this in mind, parents increasingly are come true is to set goals and implement the steps looking to send their children to college or go to achieve them. But some long-term goals, like back to school themselves. And there’s no better buying a house or getting a college degree, take time than the present to talk to your family about many smaller steps before you can accomplish your or your children’s college dreams. them. 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Employment Employment Employment Employment Mobile Home Sale Public Notice Public Notice Full Time Full Time Full Time Full Time IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CLEWISTON - 2005 Sin- TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT gle 14x70. 3BR/1BA. All AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, appls. New hardwood FLORIDA FLORIDA For more listings, CASE NO.: 2006DR-400 CIVIL ACTION fl rs. & storage bldg. CASE NO.: 26-2009-001150-CA go to (10x10). $39,900. Call IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF THOMAS ZUNIGA, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., www.newszap.com 863-983-9382 Former Husband, Plaintiff and vs. MELISSA ZUNIGA, CRISOSTOMA RODRIGUEZ, et al, NEW ‘12 SINGLEWIDE Former Wife. Defendant(s). Buildings & 3 BED 2 BATH $33471 NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED Sheds FOR MODIFICATION REFORECLOSURE SALE Set up, Air, Skirting OF CHILD SUPPORT TEMP Mechanic - Six Months YEAR END SHED SALE and Steps NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- TO: MELISSA ZUNIGA ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore- MACHINIST YOUR FIRST PAYMENT 800-330-8106 L/K/A 2006 Lighthouse Lane closure Sale dated November 17, $21.99 per Hour IS YOUR DOWN Labelle, Florida 33935 2011 and entered in Case No. New doublewide for 26-2009-001150-CA of the Circuit ~ Full Time Perm ~ PAYMENT YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a modifi - Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir- Responsibilities: ALL SIZES AVAIL sale at $49,900. No cation of Child Support action has cuit in and for HENDRY County, Flori- AS LOW AS $100.00 money down on your been fi led against you and that you da wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Sets up, are required to serve a copy of your is the Plaintiff and CRISOSTOMA Maintain inspect, troubleshoot and repair DOWN lot. 863-673-4325 or written defenses, if any, to it on Wil- RODRIGUEZ; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF calibrates and operates machining 863-983-8106 863-228-5931 liam L. Allen, Esquire, whose address CRISOSTOMA RODRIGUEZ N/K/A processing equipment such as pumps, is 5835 U.S. Highway 98 South, JUAN RODRIGUEZ; are the Defen- equipment including manual engine Lakeland, Florida 33812, on or be- dants, The Clerk of the Court will sell screw conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraul- North LaBelle 2008 fore December 16, 2011, and fi le the to the highest and best bidder for lathes, shapers, jig boxes, brakes, original with the Clerk of this court at cash at IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE ic systems, centrifugals, gear boxes, fans, doublewide 3br, 2ba Post Offi ce Box 9000, Drawer CC-2, OF THE CLERK OF THE COURT, BE- grinders, drill presses, milling machines, like new on 3 lots, Bartow, Florida 33831, before service ING THE SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY pipe fi ttings and valves. Minimum three on the Former Wife or immediately OF THE HENDRY COUNTY ADMINIS- and heavy duty presses to assemble screened porch, shed, thereafter. If you fail to do so, a de- TRATION BUILDING CORNER OF years experience. fenced yard, swing set, fault may be entered against you for HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH SOUTH, LA- and or fabricate parts and complex as- the relief demanded in the petition. BELLE, FLORIDA at 11:00AM, on the and sandbox. $65,000 Copies of all court documents in 21st day of December, 2011, the fol- semblies. Owner fi nancing this case, including orders, are lowing described property as set ABOUT US SUGAR CORPORATION For more listings, available at the Clerk of the Circuit forth in said Final Judgment: 239-564-5415 Court’s offi ce. You may review these go to documents upon request. LOT 6, BLOCK 2108, PORT LA- JOB REQUIREMENTS: You must keep the Clerk of the Cir- BELLE UNIT 3, A SUBDIVI- United States Sugar Corporation is one of www.newszap.com NEW 2012 cuit Court’s offi ce notifi ed of your SION ACCORDING TO THE America’s largest diversifi ed, privately- DOUBLEWIDE current address. (You may fi le Notice PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN • 3 + years conventional machining of Current Address, Florida Supreme PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 73, PUB- held agribusiness fi rms. The company is Apartments 3 BED 2 BATH Court Approved Family Law LIC RECORDS OF HENDRY experience. $41571 Form12.915). Future papers in this COUNTY, FLORIDA. headquartered on the southern shore of 1 BR apt. on quiet river- lawsuit will be mailed to the address • Ability to read and interpret specifi - Set up, A/C, Skirting on record at the clerks’ offi ce. A/K/A 5014 DOLPHIN CIRC., Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. In addition to front, very private, fur- and Steps WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida LABELLE, FL 33935 cation manuals, blueprints, tem- Family Law Rules of Procedure, re- growing, milling and refi ning cane sugar, nished, water included, Easy Financing!!! quires certain automatic disclosure of Any person claiming an interest in plates and layouts. no pets, non smoker, 863-983-3016 documents and information. Failure the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- US Sugar owns a short line railroad and adults only, $650 mo., 1 to comply can result in sanctions, in- er than the property owner as of the • Ability to read caliper’s, micrometers cluding dismissal or striking of plead- date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a its Southern Gardens subsidiary is one of yr. lease 239-337-5859 ings. claim within sixty (60) days after the Florida’s foremost producers and proces- and gauges. Very large doublewide Dated on this 10th day of October, sale. 5br, 2 bath located in 2011. WITNESS MY HAND and the seal sors of oranges and orange juice prod- • Ability to grind tool bits. BELLE GLADE- 667 SE of this Court on November 17, 2011. Horseshoe Acres. Im- B. HUGH BRADLEY ucts. • Ability to work shifts and overtime as 4th St. 3 bdrm. Quiet maculate condition. Clerk of the Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler necessary. area, washer & dryer Very easy fi nancing By: Connie Coker Clerk of the Circuit Court hookup. Call for details: DEPUTY CLERK By: /S/ J. Bevis with your good credit. 403063 CN 11/24;12/1,8/2011 Deputy Clerk For Immediate consideration 305-487-2850. Florida Default Law Group, P.L. Email: [email protected] 239-823-6849 or P.O. Box 25018 863-675-8888 Public Notice Tampa, Florida 3622-5018 Email: [email protected] Houses - Rent F10109573 “See Americans with Disabilities Apply online at: PUBLIC NOTICE Act - in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, www.ussugar.com CLEWISTON - 1004 CHANCE’S TOWING & RECOVERY, persons needing a special ac- LLC. WILL SELL THE FOLLOWING commodation to participate in Apply online at www.ussugar.com Johnson Rd., 2BR/1BA, VEHICLES BY AUCTION @ 340 N. IN- this proceeding should contact $650 mo. + $500 sec., DUSTRIAL LOOP, LABELLE, FL. the Deputy Court Administrator no inside pets. Hugh 33935 ON THE FOLLOWING DATES whole offi ce is located at Lee MEMBER SERVICES For more listings, DUE TO NON PAYMENT FOR TOW- County Justice Center, Room REPRESENTATIVE yard. Call Tricia ING AND STORAGE CHARGES. PUR- 3132, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort go to SUANT TO SUB SECTION 713.78 OF Myers, Florida 33901, telephone (863)228-6664. THE FLORIDA STATUTE. CHANCE’S number (813) 335-2299; Must have excellent www.newszap.com TOWING & RECOVERY, LLC. RE- 1-800-955-8711 (TDD), or ~ MOORE HAVEN ~ SERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida communication & or- 2BR, 1BA - double lot, NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL BIDS. Relay Service, not later than ganizational skills. Must For more listings, 12/03/2011 @ 8:00AM seven (7) days prior to this pro- go to fenced yard, car port, The Area Housing Commission of 1995 TOYT VIN# ceeding. be profi cient in all Mi- new tile - $650/mo. Clewiston, LaBelle, and Hendry JT2EL55D8S0099734 403331 CN 11/24;12/1/2011 Moore Haven Correctional Facility crosoft Offi ce programs. www.newszap.com County will hold the Regular 403471 CN 12/1/2011 (863)509-0096 monthly meeting on December 8th, Competitive Wages and Benefi ts Must also be able to 2011 at 5:00 P.M. at The Greentree CORRECTIONAL OFFICER- FL CERTIFIED multitask and able to South Community Center in La- DO YOUR PART handle emotional situa- Belle, Florida, Hendry County. The NOTICE Purpose of the meeting is to con- Qualifi cations: tions. Previous banking duct the general business and con- RECYCLE experience and knowl- Independent Newspapers sider any other mater that may be • High school diploma, GED certifi cation or equiva- brought before The Housing Com- lent and be a non-commissioned security offi cer edge of IRA’s preferred. will never accept any ad- mission. Any person or persons Bi-lingual a +. vertisement that is illegal wishing to appeal any decision licensed by the State. For more listings, made at such meeting must ensure NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED • A valid driver’s license is required. or considered fraudulent. go to that a verbatim record is made • Demonstrate ability to complete any required May apply in person In all cases of ques- upon which the appeal is to be Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes www.newszap.com based. The meeting will include training. or mail resume to tionable value, such as and business before the “Hendry NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Denton II, LLC, the holders of the follow- • Must be available to work any hours, any shift. 1099 W. Ventura Ave., promises of guaranteed County Non-Profi t Housing, Inc.”. ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. Sincerely, The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 19 Clewiston, FL 33440, income from work-at- Mobile Home name in which it was assessed are as follows: years of age. CCA is a Drug Free Workplace & an Attn: Diana or home programs - if it Rent Aida Barnhart, email resume to: Executive Director CERT. NAME IN Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Apply online sounds too good to be Area Housing Commission NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED at www.ccajob.com memberservices@ true, chances are that it ~ MOORE HAVEN ~ 403931 CB/CN 12/1/2011 415 2007 1324229-A0000560000 Sarah J. Sawatzky & Jacob C. evergladesfcu.com. is. If you have questions Sawatzky & Taylor R. Sawatzky Moore Haven Correctional Facility. Mobile Homes or doubts about any ad from $300 & Up. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The East one-half of the following described property as divided by a North- on these pages, we ad- 2BR, 2BA - $500/mo. South line parallel to the East boundary thereof. The classifieds are the The School Board of Hendry vise that before respond- Lg 1BR APT - $450/mo. The South one-half of the Southwest one-quarter of the Northwest one- When you want some- County will be accepting sealed most successful sales- ing or sending money Lg Eff. APT - w/ utilities bids until January 18, 2012 for Bid quarter of the Southwest one-quarter and the Southwest one-quarter of the thing sold, advertise in person in town. ahead of time, you check paid. - $160/week. #12-0002, Legal Services Board At- Southeast one-quarter of the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one- the classifieds. torney, Specifi cations will be quarter, EXCLUDING the East 178.99 feet and EXCLUDING the North 150 with the Better Business (863)509-0096 available at the board’s fi nance of- feet of the West 375 feet of Section 32, Township 42 South, Range 29 East, Looking for a place to Bureau at 772-878-2010 fi ce at 111 Curry Street in LaBelle. Hendry County, Florida. Subject to a perpetual easement for ingress and Speech Language hang your hat? Look Call (863) 674-4100 to have the egress across the North 30feet thereof. Subject to a perpetual easement for for previous complaints. Obispo Ave specs faxed or mailed. ingress, egress and utilities across the East 30 feet thereof and across the Pathologists (SLPs) no further than the 2 Bedroom South 30 feet of the East 200 feet thereof. $300 + Lot Hendry County School Board needed in Clewiston, La- READING A classifieds. Some 800 and 900 tele- Matthew A. Beatty, Chairman Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. belle and Lake Placid Join all the people who phone numbers may re- Ready to Move in 403968 CB/CN 12/1,8,15/2011 Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. NEWSPAPER 863-983-8106 nursing homes. Nice fa- say, “I sold it in the quire an extra charge, as All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. MAKES YOU A well as long distance toll LEGAL NOTICE cilities. Great pay and classifieds.” Find it faster. Sell it sooner Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- benefi ts. CFYs welcome. MORE INFORMED costs. We will do our best The following vehicles will be sold at scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Your next job could be to alert our reader of in the classifieds public auction at Clewiston Towing Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 AND INTERESTING 600 E Sugarland Hwy Clewiston Fl A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Call Mike @ in today’s classifieds. these charges in the ads, Tropical MH Village 33440 on December 5, 2011 at the 15th day of December, 2011. 877-744-5451 PERSON. Did you look for it? but occasionally we may 3 bed 2 Bath 10:00a.m.: Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Barbara S. 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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) SEEKING PROVIDER AGENCY FOR HENDRY COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Ilene & Jon Klasfeld Co Tr, the holders following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be is- The Department of Economic Opportunity announces the following public thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property sued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of prop- hearing to which all interested parties are invited: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: erty and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: HENDRY COUNTY CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED DATE: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 3506 2008 4104329-02020710090 Maria C. Blanco 3693 2008 4104329-03021190230 Harry Ireland 2859 2007 4104329-02020590140 Nubia J. Pacheco

TIME: 10:00 A.M. Lot 9, Block 2071, Port LaBelle Unit 2, according to the plat thereof recorded Lot 23, Block 2119, Port LaBelle Unit 3, a subdivision according to the plat Lot 14, Block 2059, Port LaBelle Unit 2, a subdivision according to the plat PLACE: 640 South Main Street in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 73, Public Records of Hendry County, thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 60, Public Records of Hendry County, Conference Room #2 Florida. Florida. Labelle, Florida 33935 Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. PURPOSE: The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is seeking a Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. non-profi t entity to administer the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. in Hendry County, Florida. Pursuant to a notice in the October 28, 2011, All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Florida Administrative Weekly regarding agencies interested in becoming Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- the CSBG provider for Hendry County, two letters of interest were received. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- The purpose of this hearing is to afford these agencies an opportunity to Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s present to all interested parties in the community their qualifi cations and A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 proposal for providing services if selected. The two agencies are: the 15th day of December, 2011. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. Immokalee Multicultural Multipurpose Community Action Agency, Incorpo- Barbara S. Butler Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. rated Clerk of Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler The Agricultural and Labor Program, Incorporated 402180 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court 402203 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 402200 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 In order to be designated to serve as the eligible entity, an entity must agree to add additional members to its board to ensure adequate represen- Public Notice Public Notice tation in compliance with 42 U.S.C. 9909 and 9910 and Rule Chapter NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Notice 9B-22.011, Florida Administrative Code. Special consideration shall be given HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Notice to an organization with demonstrated effectiveness in providing a broad NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED range of services designed to eliminate poverty and foster self-suffi ciency. The Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, Florida, will hold a NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Priority shall be given to existing CSBG eligible entities in good standing Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes workshop to discuss recreation and related issues for the East side of Hendry with DEO that are providing related services in the specifi ed county or in County at 9:00 a.m. on December 13, 2011, in the Commission Room, Hend- Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes areas contiguous to or within reasonable proximity to the specifi ed county. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the ry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Winder VI, LLC, the holders of the follow- Selection will be based on the entity’s experience and performance in relat- thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property All interested persons may appear and be heard at the workshop. If a per- ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. ed federal or state programs in assisting low-income persons in the area to and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: son decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County Commission The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the be served, and the entity’s capacity to undertake a timely and effective pro- with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a name in which it was assessed are as follows: gram. The following qualities will be reviewed: (1) the extent to which the CERT. NAME IN record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to past or current program achieved or is achieving goals in a timely fashion; NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record in- CERT. NAME IN (2) the quality of work performed by the entity; (3) the number, qualifi ca- 3620 2008 4104329-03020990030 Open Space Land LLC cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED tions, and experience of the staff members of the entity; and (4) the ability 2520 2007 2024329-28000000510 Mary Culliver Est to maintain compliance with administrative and fi nancial management re- Lot 3, Block 2099, Port LaBelle Unit 3, a subdivision according to the plat Board of County Commissioners & Brenda K. Kendrick quirements. thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 73, Public Records of Hendry County, of Hendry County, Florida Florida. Tristan Chapman, Chairman ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN: After this hearing, DEO will review the applica- 403168 CN/CB 12/1/2011 Lot 90, Ford Park Subdivision, Section One, according to the plat thereof re- tions received and make a decision regarding each entity’s eligibility to pro- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. corded in Plat Book 1, Page 48, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. vide program services in Hendry County. A recommendation for the Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED selected entity will then be prepared by DEO staff for subsequent considera- Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. tion and approval or disapproval by DEO’s Executive Secretary and the Gov- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. ernor. Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Requests for additional information or scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s questions may be addressed to: following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Ms. Hilda Frazier, Manager the 15th day of December, 2011. Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. CERT. NAME IN A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Division of Community Development Barbara S. Butler the 15th day of December, 2011. Offi ce of Housing and Community Development NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Clerk of Circuit Court 3719 2008 4104329-03021280020 Michael J. & Kathleen E. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Community Assistance Section 402191 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Barbara S. Butler 107 East Madison Street Carney Clerk of Circuit Court MSC-400 402193 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6508 NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING Lot 2, Block 2128, Port LaBelle Unit 3, a subdivision according to the plat NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 73, Public Records of Hendry County, Telephone: (850) 717-8450 Florida. Fax: (850) 488-2488 Hendry County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to Public Notice Public Notice Email: [email protected]fl orida.com Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Any person requiring a special accom- the Banyan Village area, Port LaBelle Plat Units 10-13, within the unincorpo- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED modation at this meeting because of a disability or physical impairment rated area of the County, for service assessments for maintenance of the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. should contact the Department of Economic Opportunity at (850) 717-8450 potable water service lines within that area commencing with the Fiscal Year Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes at least fi ve (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or beginning on October 1, 2012, and continuing each year until the particular Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- speech impaired, please contact the Department of Community Affairs using lot shall hook-up to and become a customer of the utility. The County will scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1 (800) 955- consider the adoption of a resolution electing to use the uniform method of Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued 8770 (voice) and 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). collecting such assessments authorized by Section 197.3632, Florida Stat- A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property 403665 CN 12/1/2011 utes, at a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2011, in the 15th day of December, 2011. and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: the Commission Chambers, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Ave., LaBelle, Florida. All interested persons are invited to attend and be Barbara S. Butler CERT. NAME IN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION heard. Such resolution will state the need for the levy and will contain a le- Clerk of Circuit Court NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINICS gal description of the boundaries of the real property subject to the levy. Hendry County, Florida 3385 2008 4104329-01020270110 Elvira Ramirez Copies of the proposed form of resolution, which contains the legal descrip- 402145 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis- tion of the real property subject to the levy, are on fi le at the County Admin- sioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 5:05 istration Offi ce, 640 S. Main Street, LaBelle, Florida. Lot 11, Block 2027, Port LaBelle Unit 1, a subdivision according to the plat p.m., in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hick- In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, poochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, to consider an ordinance relating to pain respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the Florida. management clinics. The Ordinance is to be entitled as follows: above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Winder VI, LLC, the holders of the follow- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE HENDRY COUNTY and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the ing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 1-53-3.8, PAIN Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. MANAGEMENT CLINICS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVID- an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County name in which it was assessed are as follows: ING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, IN- Clerk at (863) 675-5217, seven days days prior to the date of the hearing. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- CLUSION IN CODE, AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING CERT. NAME IN scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Darrell R. Harris, Chairman NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2473 2007 2014329-0100108D090 Sarah J. Sawatzky & Jacob C. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro- OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Sawatzky & Taylor R. Sawatzky the 15th day of December, 2011. posed ordinance. 402357 CN/CB 11/17,24;12/1,8/2011 Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County Barbara S. Butler Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she Lots 32 to 35, Block D, Palm Heights Subdivision, according to the plat there- Clerk of Circuit Court will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE of recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 5, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida 402186 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, GLADES UTILITY AUTHORITY (said Palm Heights Subdivision being a resubdivision of Blocks 106, 107, 108, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is 109 of Goodno’s Addition to LaBelle, according to the Plat thereof recorded to be based. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Glades in Plat Book 3, Page 3, Public Records of Lee County, Florida, lying and being A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays Utility Authority (“Authority”) is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, De- in Hendry County, Florida). between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the County cember 7, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the City of Pahokee Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Commission Chambers, 207 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, Florida 33476. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The purpose of the meeting is to consider approval of the regular meeting OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA minutes, consider the approval of payment for certain outstanding GUA obli- All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Tristan Chapman, Chairman gations, consider the adoption of a rate surcharge, the abolishment of readi- Roofing 403161 CN/CB 12/1/2011 ness to serve policy, the approval of the proposed 2012 Budget, and any Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- other business that may come before the Board. The meeting is open to the scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s public and will be conducted in accordance with Florida law. A copy of the Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS meeting agenda may be obtained at the meeting or, prior to the meeting, by A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Florida Department of Transportation Project contacting Jocelyn Colón at 561-493-6127. The meeting, or consideration of the 15th day of December, 2011. any individual agenda items, may be continued to a date and time certain to Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Bids will be received by the District One Offi ce until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, be announced at the meeting and noticed. Barbara S. Butler December 15, 2011, for the following Proposals: Clerk of Circuit Court E1K47- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Pavement-Core- Pursuant to provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person re- 402185 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Backfi lling & Maintenance of Traffi c for Pavement Coring in Charlotte, Collier, quiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of a Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, disability or physical impairment should contact Jocelyn Colón at Polk, & Sarasota Counties. Budget Estimate: $ 144,620.00 (561) 493-6127 or [email protected] at least forty-eight (48) E1K71- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Storm Pond Mowing hours before the meeting. & Litter Removal in Highlands & Okeechobee Counties. Budget Estimate: $ 10,588.00 If anyone chooses to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any E1K72- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Guardrail Repair & matter considered at the meeting, such person will need a record of the pro- Replacement in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, & Lee Counties. Budget ceedings and should accordingly ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- Estimate: $ 216,000.00 ceedings is made that includes the testimony and evidence upon which such E1K73- A Certifi cation of Qualifi cation is not required for Mowing, Litter Re- appeal is to be based. moval & Edging & Sweeping of Storm Water Ponds & Primary Roadways in Jocelyn Colón, GUA Clerk Charlotte County. Budget Estimate: $416,236.00 403831 BG 12/1/2011 Complete letting advertisement information for this project is available on our website at http://www.dot.state.fl .us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/: or by calling (863) 519-2559. 403214 CN/CB 11/24;12/1/2011 December 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee 17 Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CEMETERIES Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commission- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT RJS Realty, LLC, the holders of the fol- ers will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 5:05 p.m., following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued lowing certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued there- in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property on. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property and the Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, to consider an ordinance relating to cemeteries. and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: name in which it was assessed are as follows: The Ordinance is to be entitled as follows: CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COM- NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED MISSIONERS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1-8, CEMETERIES, OF THE 3724 2008 4104329-03021290030 Open Space Land LLC 3381 2008 4104329-01020260180 Jed M. & Magdalena 493 2008 1334528-A0000020000 Lake Trafford Independent HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS Perlowin Baptist Chruch, Inc. 1-8-3 AND 1-8-4 RELATING TO BURIALS AND MAUSOLEUMS AND COLUMBARIA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR Lot 3, Block 2129, Port LaBelle Unit 3, a subdivision according to the plat CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 73, Public Records of Hendry County, 18, Block 2026, Port LaBelle Unit 1, a subdivision according to the plat there- The South one-half of Section 33, Township 45 South, Range 28 East, Hend- IN CODE AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF- Florida. of recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, Flori- ry County, Florida. LESS the West 60 feet thereof. FECTIVE DATE. da. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro- Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. posed ordinance. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s to be based. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays the 15th day of December, 2011. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the County Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Barbara S. Butler Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Clerk of Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 402184 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA 402196 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 402189 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 Tristan Chapman, Chairman 403160 CN/CB 12/1/12011 Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION Public Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Public Notice Public Notice NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commission- ers will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 5:05 p.m., Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, to consider an ordinance relating to alcoholic bever- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Jolene Funding, LLC, the holders of the thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property ages. The Ordinance is to be entitled as follows: Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property AN ORDINANCE OF THE HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COM- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Chester J Rust Revocable Tr, the hold- and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN MISSIONERS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1-4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ers of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED OF THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of CERT. NAME IN 3726 2008 4104329-03021290080 Edric Copp Jr. & SECTIONS 1-4-21 AND 1-4-22 RELATING TO OPEN CONTAINERS; property and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Kasumi Copp PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF 3384 2008 4104329-01020270100 Elvira Ramirez LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION IN CODE AND CERT. NAME IN SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED Lot 10, Block 2027, Port LaBelle Unit 1, a subdivision according to the plat Lot 8, Block 2129, Port LaBelle Unit 3, a subdivision according to the plat 1218 2008 1344331-020000P0140 Stefan Andreas Kalman thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 50, Public Records of Hendry County, thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 73, Public Records of Hendry County, All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro- Florida. Florida posed ordinance. The Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County one-quarter of the Southeast one quarter AND the Southwest one-quarter of Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she the Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southeast Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she one-quarter of Section 34, Township 43 South, Range 31 East, Hendry may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, County, Florida. Also known as Lots 14 and 15, Block P, Pioneer Plantation, All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is an unrecorded subdivision to be based. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the County Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. the 15th day of December, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Tristan Chapman, Chairman scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court 403177 CN/CB 12/1/2011 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Hendry County, Florida 402188 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is 402313 CN 11/10,17,23;12/1/2011 the 15th day of December, 2011. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Barbara S. Butler NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Clerk of Circuit Court Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes Hendry County, Florida Chapter 197.512 Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Investments 2234, LLC, the holders of 402140 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Ilene & Jon Klasfeld Co Tr., the holders the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Euphonium V, LLC, the holders of the of the following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be is- following certifi cate has fi led said certifi cate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property sued thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of prop- and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: thereon. The certifi cate number, year of issuance, description of property erty and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: and the name in which it was assessed are as follows: CERT. NAME IN CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED CERT. NAME IN NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED NO. YEAR DESCRIPTION WHICH ASSESSED 2625 2007 3014334-01001430040 Robert W. Taylor & 386 2007 1324229-05000001230 Galen B. Steeg & Marilyn Taylor 492 2008 1334528-A0000010000 Lake Trafford Independent Rose Marie Steeg Baptist Church, Inc.

Lot 123, Kell Mill Terrace Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded The North 1/3 of Lot 7, all of Lot 8 and the South 1/3 of Lot 9, Block 143, of in Plat Book 1, Page 11, Public Records of Glades County, Florida, lying and the General Plan of Clewiston, Florida, as revised September 7, 1937, ac- The North one-half of Section 33, Township 45 South, Range 28 East, Hend- being In Hendry County, Florida. ry County, Florida. LESS the West 60 feet thereof. cording to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Pages 71-78, inclusive, Public Records of Hendry County, Florida. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Less and except Gas, Oil and Mineral rights not owned by prior owner. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. Subject to existing easements and right of ways of record. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. All of said property being in the County of Hendry, State of Florida. Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Unless such certifi cate shall be redeemed according to law, the property de- Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s scribed in such certifi cate will be sold to the highest bidder at the Clerk’s A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 Offi ce, 2nd Floor, Administration Wing, LaBelle, Florida, at 11:00 the 15th day of December, 2011. A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is A.M., on the Third Thursday in the month of December, 2011, which is Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. the 15th day of December, 2011. Barbara S. Butler Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Dated this 2nd day of November, 2011. Clerk of Circuit Court Barbara S. Butler Barbara S. Butler Hendry County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court 402144 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 @ Your Convenience 402199 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011 402204 CN 11/10,17,23 & 12/1/2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING @ Your Computer OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKS, RECREATION AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPACT FEES NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS SEMIPUBLIC PARKING LOTS Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commis- Hendry County, Florida (the “County”) hereby provides notice, pursuant to Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Commission- sioners will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 5:05 Section 197.3632(3)(a), Florida Statutes, of its intent to use the uniform ers will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 5:05 p.m., p.m., in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hick- method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments to be levied within @ Your Will in the Commission Room, Hendry County Courthouse, 25 East Hickpoochee poochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, to consider an ordinance relating to impact the West Hendry County Recreation Municipal Services Benefi t Unit, within Avenue, LaBelle, Florida, to consider an ordinance relating to parks, recrea- fees: the unincorporated area of the County, for assessments on commercial prop- tion and semipublic parking lots. The Ordinance is to be entitled as follows: erties for recreational purposes within that area commencing with the Fiscal AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Year beginning on October 1, 2012, and continuing each year until discontin- @ newszap.com AN ORDINANCE OF THE HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COM- HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1-59, IMPACT ued by the County. The County will consider the adoption of a resolution MISSIONERS, AMENDING CHAPTER 1-15, PARKS, RECREATION FEES, OF THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFI- electing to use the uniform method of collecting such assessments author- AND SEMIPUBLIC PARKING LOTS, OF THE HENDRY COUNTY CODE CALLY SECTIONS 1-59-36, 1-59-66 AND 1-59-96 RELATING TO EX- ized by Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, at a public hearing to be held at OF ORDINANCES, SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 1-15-1, 1-15-3, AND TENDING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION ON IMPACT FEES WITHIN 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2011, in the Commission Chambers, Hendry 1-15-6 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND USE OF TOBAC- HENDRY COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida. All interested CO PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLU- persons are invited to attend and be heard. Such resolution will state the Place Your Ad Online, CONFLICTS OF LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, INCLUSION SION IN CODE AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR need for the levy and will contain a legal description of the boundaries of the IN CODE AND SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EF- AN EFFECTIVE DATE. real property subject to the levy. Copies of the proposed form of resolution, FECTIVE DATE. which contains the legal description of the real property subject to the levy, From the Comfort All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro- are on fi le at the County Administration Offi ce, 640 S. Main Street, LaBelle, All interested persons may appear and be heard with respect to the pro- posed ordinance. Florida. posed ordinance. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County In the event any person decides to appeal any decision by the County with of Your Home If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hendry County Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the Commission with respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, and in such an event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is record of the public hearing is made, which record includes the testimony WHEN YOU WANT TO! which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the to be based. A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection on weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the County an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the County www.newszap.com between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Offi ce of the County Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. Clerk at (863) 675-5217, seven days days prior to the date of the hearing. Attorney, 110 Broward Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. & click on classifieds BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Darrell R. Harris, Chairman BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Tristan Chapman, Chairman OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Tristan Chapman, Chairman 403187 CN/CB 12/1/2011 402361 CN/CB 11/17,24;12/1,8/2011 403159 CN/CB 12/1/2011 18 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee December 1, 2011

HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Statistical Models Inspired from Facebook NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids, in triplicate, subject to the conditions herein, will be received until Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at 2:00 PM, by the Hendry County Board of County Commissioners, at the Hendry County Complex, Clerk of Cir- cuit Court, Attn.: Barbara Butler, C.E. Hall Building, Administrative Wing, 2nd Could Help Endangered Animals Floor, Room A-226, 50 South Bridge Street, LaBelle, Florida 33935; for fur- nishing all labor and materials and performing all work connected with a pro- ject for the Airglades Industrial Park Road, Water, and Sewer Improvements (Hendry County Bid Number 2012-07). BY ROBERT H. WELLS used models, which overestimated animal UF movement. A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 11:00 AM at the Airglades Airport Terminal Building. “These over predictions are problematic be- Some endangered animals may live in smaller cause we might falsely think that populations are Bidders are invited to submit bids for this work on the bid forms provided. habitats than scientists realize, leading to infl ated Other bid or proposal forms will not be accepted. viable when they may not be,” Fletcher said. estimates of their ability to survive, according to The complete examination and understanding of the Contract Documents In the study, researchers compared records consisting of the project plans and specifi cations including all addenda or a new University of Florida study. of actual movements by the cactus bug and the other revisions, and site of the proposed work is necessary to properly sub- However, by predicting the animals’ habitat mit a bid. On or after December 1, 2011, Contract Documents consisting Everglades snail kite to movement predicted by of the project plans and specifi cations and all addenda or other revisions will movement using models employed to analyze be available for examination and may be obtained from the offi ce of URS models. Corporation, 7650 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, Florida, human interactions on social networks such as 33607-1462, (Phone: 813-675-6538; contact Kelli Leonard) for the non-re- One social network model in particular, fundable amount of $100.00. The Contractor must purchase the Contract Facebook, scientists with UF’s Institute of Food Documents from the Engineer of Record in order to be considered a respon- known as sender-receiver, was remarkably ac- sive bidder. and Agricultural Sciences fi nd the animals’ pre- curate in predicting both animals’ movements, A Bid Bond in the form as bound in the Contract Documents or Certifi ed dicament could be better understood. despite that one animal was a bird that could Check in the amount of not less than fi ve percent (5%) of the total amount bid must accompany each Bid. Conservationists can use this improved ap- potentially travel more than 100 miles and the proach to better prioritize habitat restoration ef- Successful Bidder will be required to execute and to provide a Payment Bond other was an insect that only moves in a range and Performance Bond each in an Amount of not less than one hundred per- forts for endangered species, said author Robert cent (100%) of the total value of the Contract awarded to him with a satis- of several feet. factory surety or sureties for the full and faithful performance of the work. Fletcher, a UF wildlife ecology and conservation Social network models have been used to try The Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County, in accordance with assistant professor. to predict relationships among people in social Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and 49 CFR, Part The study appeared Monday in the journal 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of media as well as in disciplines, such as ecology, Transportation Programs, hereby notifi es all bidders that it will affi rmatively Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci- ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity where they can help researchers understand to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated ences. which species may interact with each other. against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. Models are often used to predict the move- This was the fi rst time social network models No bid may be withdrawn after closing time for the receipt of bids for a ments of animals when data are diffi cult to col- have been applied to understand connectivity in period of ninety (90) days. lect due to resource and time constraints faced conservation biology, Fletcher said. The Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County reserves the right to by researchers. The ability to move to different Social network models can also be used to waive any informalities or irregularities in or reject any or all bids and to award or refrain from awarding a Contract for the work. Contractor selection habitat locations, known as connectivity, is im- help manage pests, he said. One example is pre- PHOTO / UF and disqualifi cation criteria are set forth in Hendry County Ordinance No. 2001-08. portant to the long-term survival of a species, dicting where invasive species will move. Robert Fletcher, a UF wildlife ecology and because different locations provide additional Study authors included doctoral students HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS conservation assistant professor, co-authored resources, shelter and mating opportunities. Miguel Acevedo and Brian Reichert, master’s Date: November 16, 2011 By: Tristan Chapman, Chairman a study in the journal of the Proceedings of the 403220 CN/CB 11/24;12/1,8,15/2011 The study showed that social network mod- student Kyle Pias and wildlife ecology and con- National Academy of Sciences that showed els can predict connectivity better than currently servation courtesy professor Wiley Kitchens. social network models can predict the move- ment of animals from one location to another. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWN- TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SHIP 44 SOUTH, RANGE 32 This movement is essential to their survival IN AND FOR HENDRY COUNTY, EAST, HENDRY COUNTY, FLORI- FLORIDA DA. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT and can help conservationists better priori- CIVIL ACTION FOR AN ACCESS ROAD OF THE Hunting Season A Perfect Time tize habitat restoration efforts. CASE NO.: 262009001301CAXXX EAST 30 FEET THEREOF, ALSO KNOWN AS LOT NO. 2975 IN BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., MONTURA RANCH ESTATES UN- Plaintiff RECORDED. vs. A/K/A LOT 2975, OSCAR O. BARILLAS SR, et al, MONTURA RANCH, FL 33935 Defendant(s). For The Conservation-Minded Any person claiming an interest in NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- BY KATHY BARCO If they already have one of those, consider REFORECLOSURE SALE er than the property owner as of the Gas Price date of the Lis Pendens must fi le a FWC getting them a conservation license plate for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursu- claim within sixty (60) days after the ant to an Order Rescheduling Fore- sale. The holiday season is here, bringing with it their vehicle. Not only will one of them look closure Sale dated November 17, WITNESS MY HAND and the seal great on their truck, recreational vehicle or car, 2011 and entered in Case No. of this Court on November 17, 2011. some much-appreciated cooler weather to the 262009CA001301XXXX of the Circuit but in purchasing one, you will be helping to Court of the TWENTIETH Judicial Cir- Barbara S. Butler Sunshine State. Many of us will be taking time cuit in and for HENDRY County, Flori- Clerk of the Circuit Court Update conserve wildlife for generations to come. To da wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. By: /S/ J. Bevis off from work, and children will be out of school is the Plaintiff and OSCAR O. BARIL- Deputy Clerk on winter break soon. For me, this much-need- order online, go to Buyaplate.com. You can also LAS SR; GLENDA A. BARILLAS; are Florida Default Law Group, P.L. purchase or renew any plate at your local tax Average retail gasoline prices in Florida the Defendants, The Clerk of the P.O. Box 25018 ed vacation provides a wonderful opportunity Court will sell to the highest and best Tampa, Florida 3622-5018 collector’s offi ce. have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past bidder for cash at IN FRONT OF THE F10110667 to take to the woods and go hunting, now that week, averaging $3.30/g on Sunday. OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE “See Americans with Disabilities Here’s how hunters can enjoy the many tra- COURT, BEING THE SECOND FLOOR Act - in accordance with the hunting season is in full swing. It’s also a perfect This compares with the national average HALLWAY OF THE HENDRY COUNTY Americans with Disabilities Act, time to give children supervised hunting experi- ditional hunting seasons Florida offers: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COR- persons needing a special ac- During general gun season, which coincides that has fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last NER OF HIGHWAY 80 AND 29TH commodation to participate in ences with you. SOUTH, LABELLE, FLORIDA at this proceeding should contact with holiday-gift-shopping time, most hunters week to $3.32/g, according to gasoline price 11:00AM, on the 21st day of Decem- the Deputy Court Administrator Hunting is a proven and very necessary tool website www.FloridaStateGasPrices.com. ber, 2011, the following described whole offi ce is located at Lee of wildlife and habitat management, especially are in pursuit of deer, but they also can bag wild property as set forth in said Final County Justice Center, Room hogs, rabbits, raccoons and coyotes. And quail Including the change in gas prices in Florida Judgment: 3132, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort when habitat is lost to urbanization and wildlife Myers, Florida 33901, telephone and gray squirrel season is in and runs through during the past week, prices yesterday were THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S 1/2) number (813) 335-2299; gets displaced because of our state’s ever-grow- OF THE NORTHEAST ONE- 1-800-955-8711 (TDD), or March 4. Snipe season is also in and runs 47.6 cents per gallon higher than the same QUARTER (ne 1/4) OF THE 1-800-955-8770 (v), via Florida ing population. Scientifi c fi ndings have shown day one year ago and are 10.9 cents per gallon NORTHEAST ONE QUARTER (NE Relay Service, not later than that those who hunt and engage in outdoor through Feb. 15 statewide. Bird hunters want- 1/4) OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE- seven (7) days prior to this pro- ing to experience something different should try lower than a month ago. QUARTER (SE 1/4) OF THE ceeding. recreation with their families develop a sense of SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER (SE 403334 CN 11/24;12/1/2011 The national average has decreased 14.4 stewardship for nature and a desire to conserve hunting woodcock. Woodcock season runs Dec. cents per gallon during the last month and it. In fact, hunters form a foundation for wild- 18 - Jan. 31 statewide, and they make excellent stands 46.3 cents per gallon higher than this life conservation. Through the sale of hunting game birds because they provide a challenging day one year ago. licenses and permits, and the excise tax generat- shot when fl ushed. Small-game hunting such as “The national average in the U.S. is at its ed from hunting equipment, hunters as a whole this provides a great opportunity to introduce a newszap.com kid to the great sport of hunting. And for all the lowest since February 25, but remains at re- pay most of the cost of wildlife conservation and research, public land acquisitions, habitat pro- duck hunters out there, the second phase of the cord highs for this time of year,” according to Free Speech Free Ads tection, science-based fi sh and wildlife manage- waterfowl and coot season will last through Jan. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Pat- ment and law enforcement. All of us get to enjoy 29 and includes geese. rick DeHaan. the benefi ts of these efforts. As you can see, the winter holidays provide a “While the downtrend in gasoline prices Even non-hunting spouses and signifi cant wealth of opportunities, from sharing time with has certainly been welcome news for motor- Your community directory others can share in the spirit of stewardship with family to giving a gift that is both personal and ists, I see the trend short lived, and believe we a couple of good holiday gift ideas. For the hunt- conservation-minded, to experiencing the heri- may see continued volatility in the days ahead, ers (or anglers) in your family or circle, why not tage of hunting in Florida’s great outdoors. For but even with said volatility I do expect many is a click away! buy them a fi ve-year license, or make a stocking- more information on hunting in Florida, go to Americans will see average prices between stuffer of a one-year license? MyFWC.com/Hunting. $3.25-$3.50 for the rest of 2011,” he added. December2 1, 2011 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee May 27, 201019 November Marked Important Vote for Tobacco Education This month marks fi ve years since a majority allowing that money to be spent in other ways of Florida voters approved a state constitutional for their families. amendment that called for reinstating a tobacco Despite the progress we’ve made, there is education and use-prevention program. Today still work to be done. Each year, nearly 30,000 that program, Tobacco Free Florida, is saving Floridians die from smoking and tobacco-relat- lives and saving taxpayers millions of dollars. It ed diseases and cost the state millions of dollars has put Florida back on the map as a leader in in health care costs and lost productivity. tobacco prevention and cessation. Thousands of kids in Florida become new Florida is doing the right thing and making cigarette smokers each year, creating a new strides in tobacco control. Voters should be generation of lifelong nicotine addicts and a new proud they made this decision fi ve years ago. generation of life-threatening diseases. If this Comprehensive tobacco-control programs like continues, hundreds of thousands of these kids Tobacco Free Florida work. From 2007 to 2010, will ultimately die prematurely from their own the smoking rate for adults in Florida decreased smoking or secondhand smoke. Support for To- signifi cantly to below the national average, re- bacco Free Florida is as important today as ever. sulting in nearly half a million fewer Floridian Five years ago, Florida voters took to the voting adult smokers. This decrease in smokers saved booth and spoke up to demand this program. the state about $4.2 billion in personal health Today, Floridians can continue to lend their sup- care expenditures. Florida is also one of only port by encouraging tobacco users in their lives six states where the incidence of lung cancer to seek out the free resources funded by this among both men and women decreased from program and to quit tobacco for their health and 1999 to 2008. Fewer smokers in the state is good for their families. Thanks to the amendment, not only for our collective health, but for our wal- which guarantees funding for a comprehensive SUBMITTED PHOTO lets as well. At a time when Florida businesses program, we are able to offer proven effective have been hit hard by the economic downturn, resources to help tobacco users in the state CPD Offi cer Graduates lower health care costs mean more money avail- quit. Quit Smoking Cessation Classes are ongo- Justin Spence (with Chief Gutshall who attended the graduation) graduated from FDLE’s able for important business investments. And, a ing with new classes scheduled to start January Executive Development Training. Sergeant Spence traveled to Fort Lauderdale to attend healthier workforce means increased productiv- 2012. Hendry County residents can conveniently the 160-hour training course spread out over a four-month period. The class was limited ity in the form of fewer sick days, faster recovery access these services free of charge by contact- to current law enforcement supervisors who were nominated by their CEO’s as future time for employees, and fewer illnesses due to ing Angelica Pena at 902-3019, Valarie James at tobacco-related disease. This is great news for 674-4041 ext 128 or Sarah Litchy at 946-0707 ext. law enforcement executive level candidates. The thirty graduates represented city, county families as well. Those former smokers are no 404, or in person at Hendry Regional Medical and state law enforcement agencies from across Florida.Graduation ceremonies were held longer spending money on tobacco products, Center, or Hendry County Health Department. Friday November 18 at Plantation Community Center Park. NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA CONJUNTA BETWEEN THE HENDRY COUNTY BOARD OF ENTRE LA JUNTA DE COMISSIONADOS DEL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CONDADO de HENDRY Y LA JUNTA HENDRY COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ESCOLAR DEL CONDADO DE HENDRY TO DISCUSS REDISTRICTING PARA DESCUTIR la REDISTRICTING

Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County Board of County Aviso queda habido cuenta de que la Junta de Comisionados y la Junta Commissioners and the Hendry County School Board will hold a public hearing Escolar del Condado de Hendry sostendra una audiencia publica para recibir to receive public comment concerning redistricting and related issues at 5:00 comentarios del public sobre cuestiones conexas y redistricting alas 5:00 pm el p.m. on December 13, 2011, in the Commission Room, Hendry County 13 de Diciembre del 2011, en la Camara de Comision en el Juzgado de Courthouse, 25 East Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle, Florida. All persons are invited Condado de Hendry ubicado en 25 East Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, FL. Todas to attend and be heard. personas estan invitadas a asistir y ser escuchados. Redistricting es el proceso mediante el cual se ajustan los limites del distrito Redistricting is the process by which the district boundaries for election of para eleccion de comisionados del condado y miembros de la junta Escolar County Commissioners and School Board members are adjusted to account for para esplicar los cambios de poblacion en el censo decenal. Las actuales lin- changes in population reflected in the decennial census. The current district eas de distrito se proponen ser cambiado en varios lugares. Los mapas prop- lines are proposed to be changed in several places. The proposed maps are uestos estan desponibles para la inspeccion durante horas normales de trabajo available for inspection during normal business hours at the Supervisor of en la oficina del Supervisor de Elecciones en la Corte del Condado de Hendry, Elections Office at the Hendry County Courthouse, 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., 25 E. Hickpochee Ave., LaBelle, Florida. LaBelle, Florida. Si una persona decide apelar cualquier decision tomada por una junta con respect a cualquier asunto discutido en esa reunion, tendra un expediente de If a person decides to appeal any decision made by either board with las actuaciones y que, para tal efecto, necesite asegurar que un acta literal de respect to any matter discussed at such meeting, he/she will need a record of las actuaciones se hace, que registro incluye el testimonio y la evidencia de que the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a la apelacion es basarse. verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimo- ny and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Junta del Distrito Escolar del Condado Hendry Junta de Comisionado del Hendry County School Board Board of County Commissioners of Hendry County Sally Berg , Presidenta Condado Hendry Sally Berg , Chairwoman Tristan Chapman, Chairman Tristan Chapman, Presidente 220 Serving the communities south of Lake Okeechobee DecemberMay 27, 1, 20112010 Clewiston High School Honor Roll 9th grade A honor roll Nestor Cabana, Rachel Creagh, Alejandro Mendoza, James Powell, Jesus Ramirez, Jesus Tovar, and Pengzhao Zhu.

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